Toyota Corolla (E170): Shift position purpose

*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
Other materials:
Data list/active test
1. Data list
Hint:
using the data list displayed by the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool,
you can read the value of
the switches, sensors, actuators and so on without parts removal. Reading the
data list as a first step
of troubleshooting is one method to shorten diagnostic time.
...
Symptom simulation
Hint:
the most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no symptoms occurs. In such
cases, a thorough customer
problem analysis must be carried out. Then the same or similar conditions and
environment in which the
problem occurred in the customer’s vehicle should be simulated. No matter ho ...
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
■ Driving
1. With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D.
2. Release the parking brake.
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake will be
released automatically.
3. Gradually re ...


